The stars are still there, we just can't see them anymore as artificial light is now changing that view at an alarming pace, creating a brightening night that future generations may barely recognize

Artificial light pollution erases stars twice as fast as satellites measured. A child seeing 250 stars today may see fewer than 100 by age eighteen. This trend shows sky brightness increasing by 9.6 percent annually on average. Satellites missed much blue light and sideways emissions contributing to skyglow. Human observers measure visible stars, which differs from satellite radiance records.